Beginning Acrylic Painting

The main goal is to enhance familiarity and comfort with the acrylic medium by exploring its fundamental techniques and concepts (and to have fun!). This will be achieved through the completion of three distinct projects, each designed to build skills incrementally. The projects will focus on various aspects of acrylic painting, such as color mixing, layering techniques, and texture creation, allowing for a comprehensive investigation of the medium. By the end of these projects, participants will have a deeper understanding of acrylics and increased confidence in their ability to utilize this versatile medium effectively.This session is divided into three projects with two classes to work on each project. Each project will focus on several or a combination of these fundamentals:

• Line-Your starting point. Thick, thin, expressive, controlled
• Shape-Giving weight and dimension to objects
• Space-Perspective, depth
• Color-Color wheel! Color relationships!
• Texture-Fun with additives and using the right brush/tool for the desired effect
• Value-Lightness/darkness of color, not what the painting is worth at a Sotheby’s auction

Using principles learned from the Fundamentals, Figure and Head classes, we’ll apply ourknowledge and skills to Old Master figure works. How did they add life and energy to theirfigures? How did their understanding of simple forms convey emotion? Construction drawing willbe a main part of understanding. We’ll look at the various parts of the figure each week andexamples will be given to draw from.

Suggested Reading

1. Figure Drawing For Artists 
2. Drawing Manual 
3. Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters & Master Class In Figure Drawing
4. Drawing from Life by George Bridgman

A six-week studio course focusing on projects dealing with the materials and techniques of drawing, including basic concepts of line, perspective and value as well as figure drawing.

Suggested Reading:

1. A Contemporary Approach
2. Keys to Drawing
3. Figure Drawing for All it’s Worth
4. Figure Drawing and Invention

Are you ready to get your hands dirty? Join our beginner's wheel class to learn the basics of creating your own cups and bowls! Instructors teach through demonstrations to show you correct throwing posture, centering, and pulling up cylinders. This class is designed for students with no prior experience and focuses on teaching students the fundamentals of throwing. If you are ready to fall in love with pottery, this is the class you are looking for!

Master the art of creating depth in landscape painting using perspective, layering, and atmospheric effects. Learn techniques to make your scenes feel miles away—right on canvas!  

all supplies and materials provided

Join our basic leather craft class and embark on a creative journey with the timeless art of working with leather. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the fundamental techniques and skills necessary to craft beautiful and functional leather goods.

Throughout this 6-week class, you will be introduced to a variety of essential tools commonly used in leatherwork. These tools include a cutting mat, utility knife for precision cutting, a leather punch for creating holes, a stitching awl for hand sewing, and a mallet for hammering and setting hardware. You will also become familiar with other specialized tools like a skiving knife for thinning leather.

All required materials, including leather and a selection of hardware, will be provided, with additional materials available for advanced projects on demand. Under the guidance of our experienced instructor, you will learn fundamental leather crafting techniques, such as pattern making, cutting, hole punching, hand stitching, and hardware attachment.

By the end of the class, you will have completed several small projects and gained the skills and confidence to pursue more advanced leather crafting projects on your own. Whether you are a beginner or someone with prior experience in crafting, our basic leather craft class offers a welcoming environment for you to explore your creativity and create beautiful, personalized leather goods. Come join us and unlock the possibilities of this rewarding craft!

Are you ready to get your hands dirty? Join our wheel class for beginners that will teach you all the basics of making your own cups and bowls! Instructors teach through demonstrations to show you correct throwing posture, centering, and pulling up cylinders. This class is designed for students with no prior experience and focuses on teaching students the fundamentals of throwing. If you are ready to fall in love with pottery, this is the class you are looking for!